Best Backpacking Tent for Hiking

Hiking or camping is fun and enjoyable. When you experience it, you will want to come back for some more.

We’ve all heard about stress and how it can negatively affect our way of life. Everything from our jobs, to school, relationships, health, even our sleep – stress can be detrimental if left overlooked.

A number of things can be done to relieve stress. Going outdoors is most recommended by many people other than going to a spa. And for good reason.

Hiking can be a form of exercise, which means it can release endorphins – the happy hormone. And besides, no one has ever not felt accomplished after a hike. All those feelings of gratification, fulfillment, maybe a little bit of soreness here and there, is all worth it!

But first things first. You need hiking gear. And in that hiking gear should have one of the most important equipment: a backpacking tent.

Why not a regular tent?

Because, hikers need a lightweight tent that can carry their sleeping bag, clothes, and other essentials along with the tent.

So, we’ve gathered some of the best backpacking tents for hiking that’s not only light but durable as well.

Here’s the complete list!

Bessport Camping Tent 1 and 2 Person

Feel your coziest when you use this tent. It resists rain. Taped seams make it hard for rain to penetrate the tent. The floor is also welded so you’ll be protected against a wet ground if it does rain.

It’s lightweight (very important), durable (equally important), and breathable with its mesh walls. It’s easy to set up too. All it takes is a light set up for it to go freestanding.

Freestanding tents are easier to move and take down when it’s time for you to transfer locations.

For two average-size adults, it can be spacious. For tall people, maybe not without some bending and flexing.

Naturehike Cloud-Up

This tent is engineered to be lightweight, durable, and breathable. The true combination of comfort and reliability.

The inner part is made of a scratch-proof polyester while the outer surface (rainfly) with 3000mm water-resistant PU. And not just that. It’s got a UV sun protection of 50+!

Not many tents put that into consideration and we’re glad they do because we need sun protection too. It will keep you warm and dry when it’s raining or snowing, and cool and protected from the sun when it’s hot and sunny outside.

 A true 4 season tent!

It’s also light to carry around and easy to set up. If you have a companion, it can be as easy as 5 minutes, provided you all know how to set up a tent. If you don’t, and to make it harder, if you’re alone, it can take a while to set up.

BaiYouDa Backpacking Tent

If you’re one who likes their doors extra wide, you will love this tent. Simply roll the floor bed inwards and you can roll the door upwards. And you got yourself the biggest door in a hiking tent!

It can be used as a sleeping tent or a storage room. It makes a huge storage room if you ask us.

It’s built with professional materials such as polyester cloth, nylon mesh, all in superior quality, dual layers, dual zippers, and an excellent window for proper ventilation.

Not only does it resist wind, snow, and rain, it also works against sediments and sand particles. It dries quickly too!

Planning on camping by the beach? Search no more. Go climbing, camping, and hiking in any season with this tent from BaiYouDa.

Coleman Sundome Tent

Coleman tents are probably the most popular tents there are. With almost 9,000 ratings, this tent may have something up its sleeve that others don’t. So why do people love it?

It’s in construction and materials. All floor seams and main fly are fully sealed. The company uses industrial-strength materials such as 1000D polyethylene to make the floor strong, wall fabrics and coated polyester make the tent resilient from rain.

Even the corner seams are leak proof which is very important because water can easily get through the corners.

There’s only one door though but it’s a big one and so are the windows.

Buying Guide

1. Tent Use

Ask yourself first what you’re going to use the tent for. If it’s camping, you only need a camping tent. Like a regular one you see campers have a choice of using if they don’t want to sleep in their vehicles.

2. Material

Poles are usually made of aluminum, reinforced steel, or alloys. The fabric is usually made with polyester, PU, nylon, silicone, and other materials that can resist water, wind, and other weather conditions.

3. Floor Area

The tent’s floor area can usually determine if it’s a 2-person or just a 1-person tent. Other companies market their tents as 2-person with a floor space that’s quite limited if you consider a tall person(s) to stay in the tent. Check the dimension of both length and width to be sure.

4. Headway

If a tent’s ceiling is low or is sloped down towards the foot, it suggests that it’s best for sleeping.

5. Design

Dome-shaped tents are good for windy conditions. Wedge-shaped tents have lower headway which makes them even better in resisting wind.

Choosing a good backpacking tent can be challenging. But if you must remember only one thing, it’s what you’ll need the tent for and what it can do for you.

There are different types of tents. But the way they’re categorized is by their seasonal use more than their shape.

If you are planning on getting one, we suggest that you identify your needs and do some research. Get a great one and you’ll have a great hike!